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Frequencies of Thought

David Gelernter

This essay is a response to Stephen Meredithโ€™s article, โ€œThe Three Fausts.โ€ Peter Thiel also responded to Meredith, and his essay can be found here. Stephen Meredith argues a thesis that...

Why Should a Jew Care Whether Christianity Lives or Dies?

David Gelernter

I argued last month that Pope Francis ought to see the reconversion of Europe as his most important task. Surely he agrees that European Christianity is in deep trouble....

What the Pope Should Do. Weโ€™re Waiting

David Gelernter

Not for many generations has the Church amassed as much prestige as it has under John Paul II and his successors. They underline (or have so far) the formidable...